A New Orleans judge will hear the merits on the temporary restraining order banning Louisiana abortion laws from going into effect. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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The man convicted of shooting and killing LSU basketball player Wayde Sims in 2018 has been formally sentenced to life in prison. A few months ago, Dyteon Simpson was found guilty of gunning Sims down outside a North Baton Rouge sandwich shop. Simpson’s attorney has filed an appeal.

With the next school year set to start in just weeks, many districts across the state face a shortage of qualified teachers. Louisiana Association of School Superintendents Executive Director Michael Faulk says data collected by the state Department of Education supports that concern…:

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Faulk says incentives are offered to attract & retain teachers in many districts, and the state has cleared the way for retired teachers to come back to work without forfeiting retirement benefits.

State Wildlife & Fisheries agents cited a dozen people for operating a boat while impaired over the July 4^th Weekend. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says that is a big number, and concerning; especially when considering that one person arrested caused the death of a teenage girl Monday. Einck says too few people understand that DWI laws apply to operating ANY vehicle…:

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A New Orleans Judge will hear the merits on the temporary restraining order banning abortion laws from going into effect and decide if it will be lifted or not. Brooke Thorington has more

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With the next school year set to start in just weeks, many districts across the state face a shortage of qualified teachers. More from Michelle Southern…:

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 The state reports its first detected case of monkeypox. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A hearing will be held in a New Orleans courtroom today to decide if the temporary restraining order banning abortion laws from going into effect will be lifted or not. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says two weeks ago the US Supreme Court ruled states are free to regulate in the area of abortion.

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The Center for Reproductive Rights filed the restraining order on behalf of the Hope Medical Group for Women, Hope’s Administrator Kathaleen Pittman, and Medical Students for Choice.

On Wednesday the State Supreme Court declined to hear a petition to remove the restraining order from Attorney General Jeff Landry. Ciolino says it was the high court saying they weren’t ruling on the merits of the case.

Cut 5 (08) “…law anyway.”

And since Roe v Wade was overturned two weeks which enacted trigger laws ago to allow state the status on the legality of abortion has been up in the air. Ciolino believes it will be finalized today.

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With the next school year set to start in just weeks, many districts across the state face a shortage of qualified teachers. Louisiana Association of School Superintendents Executive Director Michael Faulk says data collected by the state Department of Education supports that concern…:

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Faulk says a large number of educators have taken retirement, of simply quit. He says it’s unlikely the shortage can be solved by hiring newly-degreed rookie teachers…:

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There are incentives to attract new teachers, and a program allowing retired teachers to come back to work and not lose their retirement benefits. He says school systems with bigger budgets are offering recruitment stipends, and incentives for returning or even just staying on the job. Faulk says it appears – despite best efforts – that many teachers will just have to instruct larger-sized classes this fall…:

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The state reports it’s first detected case of monkeypox in a Louisiana resident. The Louisiana Department of Health says there’s also a reported case from an out-state-resident who was a recent visitor. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says there are likely even more cases that have yet to be diagnosed.

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State Epidemiologist Teresa Sokol says while anyone can contract monkeypox, at the moment some individuals are at higher risk than others to catch the disease.

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Kanter says the monkeypox virus is extremely rare and it’s a cousin of the smallpox virus. Symptoms include a rash that looks like pimples or blisters, fever, headache, body aches, and exhaustion.

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Kanter says if you are experiencing symptoms to see a physician so treatment can begin as soon as possible, especially if you have a weakened immune system.

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State Wildlife & Fisheries agents cited a dozen people for operating a boat while impaired over the July 4^th Weekend. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says that is a big number, and concerning; especially when considering that one person arrested caused the death of a teenage girl Monday. Einck says too few people understand that DWI laws apply to operating ANY vehicle…:

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Einck says Wildlife agents are always out in force over busy summer weekends; seeking those who are impaired or just unsafely operating their boat…:

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He says agents are trained to spot things like unsafe piloting, overloaded vessels and more. He says agents will often order boaters to heave-to for inspection, which led to many of last weekend’s arrests…:

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Einck hopes boaters will get the message and always designate a sober pilot, when on the water.

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The state health department reports the first detected case of Monkey Pox in a resident. The case is from the greater New Orleans area. And another case has been reported from an out-of-state resident who was visiting Louisiana. State Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says Monkeypox is not Ebola, it’s not COVID and he doesn’t expect this to erupt into a worldwide pandemic.

Louisiana and Baton Rouge are hosting the annual National Association of Secretaries of State. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

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Deputies in Ascension Parish say a Saturday traffic stop led to discovery of an SUV loaded with guns and ammo. Sheriff’s spokesman Donovan Jackson says Reginald LeBlanc was  pulled over after a brief chase, and that’s when officers found an AK-47, a fully automatic handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammo. He says, given the mass shooting Monday in Illinois, this was troubling. Jackson says they don’t know why LeBlanc had the weapons or where he was going…:

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In DC, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says protests outside of the homes of US Supreme Court Justices are illegal. Since the reversal of Roe v Wade activists have gathered outside the homes of some justices. Kennedy says you can protest outside of a lawmaker’s home, the White House or a federal building…

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Ascension Parish Sheriff Deputies find a cache of guns and ammo in the vehicle of a convicted felon. APSO spokesman Donovan Jackson says officers pulled 38-year-old Reginald LeBlanc of Donaldsonville over for driving erratically, and found an AK-47 assault rifle, a fully-automatic pistol and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in his SUV….:

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LeBlanc is in jail. Charges include felon in possession of a firearm. Jackson says what he intended to do with that firepower is unknown.

The state Fire Marshal’s office mourns the death of Monty, a retired golden Lab K-9 officer whose nose helped solve numerous arson cases. Spokesperson Ashely Rodrigue says Monty was euthanized, after he was diagnosed with cancer. She says his handler, Fire Marshal’s Lt. Brian Mashon is mourning his partner, the office’s “Top Dog”…:

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Louisiana is hosting the annual conference of the National Association of Secretaries of State in Baton Rouge; its first such event since Fox McKeithen was Secretary of State. Current SOS Kyle Ardoin is also president of the National Association of Secretaries of State. He says over 500 people – representing over 40 states are here to discuss election security, cybersecurity and other issues. Ardoin says the event ends Sunday with a big soiree at the Louisiana State Museum…:

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The Department of Health reports the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Louisiana. The disease is viral in nature and transmitted – mostly – via sexual contact. A person in the Greater New Orleans area tested positive, as did a person visiting the state. Monkeypox is not fatal, but causes painful pus-filled sores that eventually burst, drain and scab over.

The state Department of Health confirms Louisiana’s first known case of monkeypox. The disease causes swelling and numerous bumps that can break, drain and scab over. It is transmitted mainly through sexual contact. LDH says the infected person is from the Greater New Orleans area.

Name, Image and Likeness laws in Louisiana have officially been expanded under legislation passed this year and signed by the governor. So what’s next? Michelle Southern reports…:

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Senator John Kennedy wants to know why the Justice Department and law enforcement are not dissuading protesters away from the private homes of U.S. Supreme Court justices who voted to overturn Roe versus Wade. He says what they’re doing IS illegal and suspects the White House is behind it…:

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The state Fire Marshal’s Office is mourning the death of Monty, a retired K-9 officer that helped solve numerous cases. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the 12-year-old golden Labrador passed away peacefully this week, after he was diagnosed with cancer. She says Monty’s work helped top solve some major cases, like a fatal fire in St. Helena Parish, an apartment fire in Slidell that threatened the lives of some children and many others…:

CUT 10(13)      “…finding that suspect.”

His handler, Lt. Brian Mashon, says he was not just a partner; Monty was his dear friend.

Deputies in Ascension Parish say a Wednesday traffic stop led to discovery of an SUV loaded with guns and ammo. Sheriff’s spokesman Donovan Jackson says 38-year-old Reginald LeBlanc of Donaldsonville pulled over after a brief chase, and that’s when officers found an AK-47, a fully automatic handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammo. He says, given the mass shooting Monday in Illinois, this was troubling. Jackson says they don’t know why LeBlanc had the weapons or where he was going…:

CUT 16(10)      “…off the streets.”

LeBlanc was arrested and is in jail. Charges include Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

Monkeypox has turned up in Louisiana. The Department of Health says a person in the Greater New Orleans area tested positive. An out-of-state resident, visiting Louisiana, also tested positive. Monkeypox is not fatal and is transmitted, mainly, through sexual contact.

Changes made by the legislature this year to Louisiana’s Name, Image and Likeness regulations have now been signed into law. This means schools, its employees and boosters can now directly or indirectly facilitate NIL deals for college athletes. Taylor Jacobs, the head of LSU’s newly formed NIL Department, says now that the university can be directly involved, student athletes will have some guidance in what to look for in terms of deals, and businesses can be more comfortable engaging in NIL’s…:

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Secretaries of State from all over America are in Baton Rouge for their annual conference. Louisiana’s SOs Kyle Ardoin says voting machine vendors will also be there, and quizzed about how to make voting more secure to inspire voter confidence…:

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Deputies in Ascension parish say a traffic stop Wednesday turned up an SUV loaded with weapons and ammo. Sheriff’s spokesman Donovan Jackson says 38-year-old Reginald LeBlanc, of Donaldsonville, refused to stop at first. When he did pull over, deputies found an AK-47 assault rifle, a fully automatic pistol and hundreds of rounds of ammunition…:

CUT 15(09)      “some heavy damage.”

LeBlanc faces a number of charges including illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and remains behind bars in the Ascension lockup.

Louisiana is hosting the annual conference of the National Association of Secretaries of State in Baton Rouge. Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says peers from over 40 states will gather for their annual meeting for the first time since Fox McKeithen held his position…:

CUT 03(09)      “…practices for elections.”

The event wraps Sunday with a big soiree at the Louisiana State Museum.

Senator John Kennedy is angry that protesters are camping out in front of U.S. Supreme Court justices’ homes to protest the recent reversal of Roe versus Wade. He says Congress passed laws years ago prohibiting that…:

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He blames the Biden White House for discouraging federal and local law enforcement from busting the protesters, or at least running them off.

The state Department of Veterans Affairs is asking us to give this month, to their Wreaths across America program. The cost is just $15, and the money will buy wreaths to lay on veterans’ graves at the Christmas holiday. More information is online at “vetaffairs. la.gov”.

Louisiana has detected its first case of Monkey Pox. LDH says the person is from the Greater New Orleans area. Another person visiting the state has also tested positive.

Louisiana U.S. Senator John Kennedy says protests outside of the homes of Supreme Court Justices are illegal. Since the reversal of Roe v Wade activists have gathered outside the homes of some justices, and Kennedy says you can protest outside of a lawmaker’s home, the White House or a federal building…:

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He’d like to know why federal and local law enforcement are allowing the harassment of justices.

The state Fire Marshal’s Office is mourning the death of Monty, a retired K-9 officer that helped solve numerous cases. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the 12-year-old golden Labrador passed away peacefully this week, after he was diagnosed with cancer…:

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Name, Image and Likeness laws in Louisiana have officially been expanded under legislation passed this year and signed by the governor. So what’s next? Michelle Southern reports…:

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